Code Requirements for Visual Inspections

Daily / Weekly

Fire Sprinkler

Gauges (Dry, Preaction, and Deluge Systems)Valves, Valve Components, Trim Inspections
 –  Sealed Control Valves
 –  Master Pressure Reducing
Fire Pump System

 –  Casing Relief Valves
 –  Pressure Relief Valves
 –  Pump House, Heating Ventilating Louvers
Backflow Prevention Assemblies

 –  Reduced Pressure
 –  Control Valves (locked/supervised)
Standpipe

 –  Sealed Control Valves
 –  Gauges (Automatic Dry Standpipes)

Monthly

Portable Fire
Extinguishers
NFPA 10

Location Pressure Tamper Indicator, Hose/Nozzle Sign, Hanger, Hazard.
Extinguishers Assessment, HMIS Label.
Location in designated place.
No obstruction to access or visibility.
Operating instructions on nameplate legible and facing outward.
Safety seals and tamper indicators not broken or missing.
Fullness determined by weighing or “hefting”.
Examination for obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzle.
Pressure gauge reading or indicator in the operable range or position.
Condition of tires, wheels, carriage, hose, and nozzle checked (for wheeled units)
HMIS Label in place.

Automatic
Fire Alarm
NFPA 72 ULC S536

Control Equipment: Fire Alarm Systems Unmonitored for Alarm, Supervisory, and Trouble Signals

Fire Sprinkler
NFPA 25

Gauges (wet, dry, preaction, and deluge systems)
Valves, Valve Components, Trim Inspections
 – Locked/Supervised Control Valves
 – Alarm Valves (exterior bells)
 – Dry Pipe, Deluge, Preaction Valves
Backflow Prevention Assemblies
 – Double Check Valves
 – Control Valves (locked/supervised)
Standpipe
 – Control Valves (locked/supervised)
 – Gauges (Automatic Dry Standpipes  Air Pressure  Supervision)
Private Fire Service Mains
 – Hose Houses

E-Lights/Exit Signs
NFPA 101, 70

Function Test

Hood Suppression
NFPA 17

Owners Inspection

Quarterly

Fire Sprinklers
NFPA 25

Waterflow Alarm and Signaling Devices, including mechanical devices  (i.e. water motor gongs)
Valve Supervisory signal devices
Supervisory signal devices (except valve supervisory switches)
Gauges (Wet Pipe Systems)
Fire Department Connections
Pressure Reducing and Relief Valves
Hydraulic Design Information Sign
Backflow Prevention Assemblies

Hood Suppression
NFPA 17

Owners Inspection

Semi-Annual

Hood Suppression
NFPA 96, 17, 17A

Suppression System
Fusible Link Replacement

 

Fire Sprinklers
NFPA 25

Private Fire Service Mains
 – Monitor Nozzles

Semi-Annual (continued)

Automatic
Fire Alarm
NFPA 72, ULC S536

Control Equipment: Fire Alarm Systems Monitored for Alarm,
Supervisory, and Trouble Signals
 – Fuses
 – Interfaced Equipment
 – Lamps and LEDs
 – Primary (main) Power Supply
Control Equipment: Fire Alarm Systems Unmonitored for
Alarm, Supervisory, and Trouble Signals
 – Nickel-Cadmium
 – Sealed Lead-Acid
 – Transient Suppressors
Control Equipment: Fire Alarm Systems Unmonitored for
Alarm, Supervisory, and Trouble Signals
 – Control Unit Trouble Signals
 – Emergency Voice/Alarm Communications Equipment
 – Remote Annunciators
Batteries
 – Sealed Lead-Acid
Initiating Devices
 – Air Sampling Smoke Detectors
 – Duct Smoke Detectors
 – Electromechanical Releasing Devices
 – Fire Extinguishing System(s) or Suppression System(s) Switches
 – Fire Alarm Boxes (Pull Stations)
 – Heat Detectors
 – Smoke Detectors
 – Interface Equipment
 – Alarm Notification Appliances – Supervised
Supervising Station Fire Alarm Systems – Transmitters
 – DACT

Annually

Hood
Suppression
NFPA 17, 17A

Fusible Links
Cartridge (Hydrostatic Test/Replacement)

Portable Fire
Extinguishers
NFPA 10

All of monthly inspection, plus conductivity test (Carbon Dioxide),  Determination of 6 year or Hydrotest, inspection of shell and nameplate. Hanger/seismic bracing

Automatic
Fire Alarm
NFPA 72, ULC S536

Control Equipment: Fire Alarm Systems Monitored for Alarm,
Supervisory, and Trouble Signals ULC S536
 – Fuses
 – Interfaced Equipment
 – Lamps and LEDs
 – Primary (main) Power Supply
Control Equipment: Fire Alarm Systems Unmonitored for
 – Alarm, Supervisory, and Trouble Signals
 – Radiant Energy Fire Detectors
 – Supervisory Signal Devices
 – Waterflow Devices

Fire Sprinklers
NFPA 25

Pipe and Fittings (from floor)
Hangers/Seismic Bracing (from floor)
Sprinklers (from floor)
Spare Sprinklers
Hydraulic Design Information Sign
Information Sign
Standpipe
 – Piping
 – Hose Racks
 – Hose Connections/Hose Valves
 – Hose/Hose Nozzles
Valves, Valve Components, Trim Inspections
 – Interior Dry, Deluge, Preaction
 – Pressure Reducing Valves
Private Fire Service Mains
 – Hydrants
 – Main Line Strainer

E-Lights/Exit Signs
NFPA 101, 70

90 Minute drain test and inspection, verification of charge voltage, alignment of heads, hazard assessment, inspection sticker, required paperwork

Every 5 Years

Fire Sprinkler
NFPA 25

Internal Pipe Inspection/Assessment
Valves, Valve components, Trim Inspections
 – Strainers, Filters, Orifices
 – Interior Check Valves
 – Interior Alarm

Every 10 Year

Hood Suppression
NFPA 17, 17A

Regulator
Tank Cylinder (Hydrostatic Test)
Cartridge (Hydrostatic Test/Replacement) – ANSUL
Actuation Hose (Hydrostatic Test/Replacement)

NFPA 72: 2013 edition, NFPA 25: 2014 edition, NFPA 10: 2013 edition, NFPA 96: 2014 edition, NFPA 17: 2013 edition, NFPA 17A: 2013 edition, ULCS536: 2004 edition